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Niskanen Center

Coverage of Niskanen Center in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jun 2 · 17:04 UTCMost recent: Jul 10 · 21:56 UTC
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Recent coverage
  • POLITICSJul 10 · 21:56 UTCTHE ATLANTIC
    What’s Behind the Latest National Guard Surge in D.C.

    The National Guard's presence in Washington, D.C., has increased from under 3,000 to over 5,000 members as part of a 'summer surge' tied to the city's 250th anniversary and a federal 'Safe and Beautiful' initiative. While property crime dropped 24%, violent crime remained unaffected, and the deployment faces public opposition due to unclear roles and perceived misalignment with actual crime trends.

  • SECURITYJun 2 · 17:04 UTCTHE HILL
    DC National Guard surge didn’t reduce violent crime: Research

    A study by the Niskanen Center found that the 10-month presence of National Guard troops in Washington, D.C., did not reduce violent crime, though it led to a 24% decline in opportunistic property crime.